Sandra Williams
Fort Worth, TX 76123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool
Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2020, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Staff | Highly trained staff |
| Daily life | Potty training: Potty training at their own pace, as every child is unique and special. |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1685680
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was found to be deficient after a caregiver was observed lifting a child off of the floor by his arm.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was found to be deficient after a 23month old child was observed opening the classroom door and exiting the classroom without the two caregivers noticing he was not there.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient after children in the 18-24m age group were observed using screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video and admitted to spraying children's hands with a cleaning chemical solution instead of soap.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“During the DFPS investigation, a caregiver admitted to placing toddlers in time out for five minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There are three infant-aged children who do not have written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Show 20 earlier visits
Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One child's infant feeding instructions was last updated on 5/22/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child was missing current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient when the operation failed to provide verification of liability insurance by the anniversary date.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver was observed interacting negatively with the children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
Oct 23, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to deficient when a caregiver present in the classroom failed to intervene when a child was bitten multiple times by another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver present in the classroom heard a child crying in distress and failed to check on the wellbeing of the child. The caregiver admitted in her interview that she did not check on the child after she observed the child crying.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“This standard was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The director failed to ensure employees understood, maintained and complied with all minimum standard requirements when two caregivers were present in a classroom and failed to provide proper and adequate supervision. This action resulted in a child being injured while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
- Apr 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver lifted a child by the arms and placed him aggressively in a chair facing the wall for time out.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
- Dec 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant three classroom was out of ratio by two children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient when two children's files did not contain accurate admission dates.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
- Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool
Is Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2020.
When was Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 386-9149 to ask.
What is Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool's phone number?
(817) 386-9149.
Where is Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool?
8061 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76123. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Courtyard, 0.7 miles away.